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22 It is better to receive honour from people than to be very rich.
    If people respect you, that is better than silver or gold.
This is true about rich people and poor people:
    The Lord created them all.
A careful person can see danger and he will hide himself.
    But a silly person never stops, and he walks into trouble.

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22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.(B)

The prudent see danger and take refuge,(C)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(D)

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